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02-12-2018 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,CALIFORNIA MONDAY,FEBRUARY 12, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. 2. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Dieringer,Mirsch,Pieper and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson. Councilmembers Absent: Black. Others Present: Raymond R. Cruz, City Manager. Michael Jenkins, City Attorney. Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director. Yvette Hall, City Clerk. Julia Stewart, Senior Planner. Larry Hall, Attorney, 26 Cinchring Road. Vince DiBiasi,Architect. Allen Rigg, Consultant. Michael Sherman, 33 Crest Road East. Jeff Lewis,Attorney, 24 Cinchring Road. Clint Patterson, 22 Georgeff Road. Kim Fuentes, South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Elliott Brunner, 26 Cinchring Road. Mitzi Nakamura, 24 Cinchring Road. Takashi Nakamura 24 Cinchring Road. Ryan Moore, Willdan. Tina Greenberg, 32 Portuguese Bend Road. Bern Galvin, 2 Chuckwagon Road. Regina Philip Honey,Attorney, 26 Cinchring Road. 3. OPEN AGENDA -PUBLIC COMI��NT WELCOME None. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson requested that Agenda Item No. 4 be reordered and considered at this time. There were no objections. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilrnember may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions. A. Minutes—Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 30, 2018. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. B. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. Republic Services Recycling Tonnage Report for December 2017. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. D. Consideration of Disposition of City Manager's Computer. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented. Councilmember Dieringer seconded the motion, which carried without objection by a voice vote as follows: -1- DRAFT AYES: COLJNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer,Mirsch, Pieper and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Black. ABSTAIN: COiJNCILMEMBERS: None. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson requested that Agenda Item No. 5-A be reordered and considered at this time. There were no objections. 5. COMMISSION_ITEMS A. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND VARIANCES FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE, NEW FOUR-CAR GARAGE, STABLE, CORRAL, RIDING RiNG, ALTERED FLfiTWORK AND ACCESS PATHWAY TO THE CORRAL, AND VARIOUS OUTDOOR AMENITIES INCLUDING A NEW POOL IN ZONING CASE NO. 918 AT 20 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD, (IANNITTI) AND CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION TO APPROVE A WIDENED DRIVEWAY APRON AND NEW PATHWAY APRON. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). Mayor Pro Tem Wilson iniroduced the item and asked for the staff report. Senior Planner Stewart presented the report and stated that the applicant is requesting a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and a Variance for a project at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. She stated the proposed project involves demolition of most of the structures on the site, except for a guest house, and new construction for a residence, garage, stable, corral, riding ring and a new swimming pool. She stated that the Site Plan Review is for a residence, garage and grading. She stated that the residence is 9,975 square feet with a 7,750 square foot basement and a 1,360 square foot porch. She indicated that the project also includes a garage, which is 1,675 square feet, and grading will be 33,730 cubic yards. She reviewed the elevations of the proposed residence and the grading for the stable. She stated that a Conditional Use Permit is required for the stabie, corral and riding ring. She stated that the stable is 3,575 squar� feet with 920 square feet of covered porches and has eight stalls, a feed room, a tack room, and has a monitor roof for ventilation. She stated that the corral largely connects the stable to the riding ring. Senior Planner Stewart stated that the proposed riding ring is 11,360 square feet and the corral is 9,400 square feet. She explained that a variance is required for the proposed improvements on the property. Senior Planner Stewart stated the existing disturbance on the properly is 58.94 percent and that 40 percent is the maximum that is allowed. She stated that this property was subdivided, thus increasing the existing disturbance. She indicated that the applicant is increasing the disturbance by 20.26 percent and that the increase of the disturbance is for equestrian purposes. She explained that the lot coverage and grading fall within the acceptable limits of the code. She stated that two residents expressed concerns regarding the size of the residence and the vegetation is proposed along the bridle trail. Senior Planner Stewart indicated that the Planning Commission(PC) also expressed concern about the height and prominence of the stable and, as a result, the applicant decreased the size of the riding ring and lowered the stable. She indicated that the Traffic Commission reviewed the project and recommended approval of the driveway apron that is to be widened and the horse access to the stable. Senior Planner Stewart stated that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). Councilmember Mirsch stated that she attended the PC site visit and the PC meeting. Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2018-01 in Zoning Case No. 918 at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road and adopt the Traffic Commission's recommendation to approve a widened driveway apron and new pathway presented. Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion, which carried without objection by a voice vote as follows: AYES: COLJNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer,Mirsch,Pieper and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COLJNCILMEMBERS: Black. ABSTAIN: COiJNCILMEMBERS: None. Minutes City Council Meeting 02-12-18 -2- DRAFT PRESENTATIONS Recognition of Paul G�ubs for City's Representative to the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission Watershed Adviso�y Council Councilmember Mirsch presented Mr. Paul Grubs with a certificate of recognition for his service on the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission Watershed Advisory Council and he was given a City plaque. Recognition of Outgoing City Manager Ray Cruz The City Council thanked City Manager Cruz for his service as City Manager and he was given a City plaque. A brief recess was taken at this time. The City Council reconvened the meeting shortly thereafter, 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ZOl�TING CASE NO. 932. REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO MODIFY THE HEIGHT OF A PARTIALLY BUILT RESIDENCE, WHICH WAS NOT BUILT PER THE APPROVED PLANS. THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF ADDITIONS AND MAJOR RENOVATION TO A RESIDENCE. THE APPLICANTS PROPOSE TO LOWER THE HEIGHT OF THE "AS BUILT" RESIDENCE, WHICH IS HIGHER THAN THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROTECT, AT 24 CINCHRING ROAD (LOT 18-3-CI�, ROLLING HILLS, CA, (NAKAMURA). THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson introduced the item and asked for the staff report. Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report and stated that this item was a continued public hearing from a field visit that the City Council attended at 24 Cinchring Road. She stated that the City Council took this case under jurisdiction after the PC denied the request from the applicant. She indicated that the request is to modify the previously approved project, which is partially constructed. She stated that the construction occurred without the appropriate approvals and that the structure is constructed with a temporary roof. She stated that the structure is three feet taller than what was approved; however, the request is to lower it by one foot and to retain a two foot higher roofline than has been approved. She stated that the applicant is also requesting to change the type of roof from a hip roof to a gable roof. She indicated that the modification was substantial enough that it was not approvable administratively and had to go through the public hearing process. She stated that the property is zoned RAS-1 and it is approximately 1.7 acres for development purposes. She indicated that it was one of the properties damaged during the 2009 fire that occurred in the City. Planning Director Schwartz stated that earlier today Mayor Black requested that information on adjacent homes and their sizes be provided at the meeting. She reviewed the two homes, 22 and 26 Cinchring Road, that are adjacent to 24 Cinchring Road, as follows: 1) Both homes are similar in size to 24 Cinchring Road; 2) 22 Cinchring Road is approximately 4,500 square feet and includes a garage; 3) 26 Cinchring Road is approximately 4,596 square feet and includes a garage; 4) The heights of both homes are approximately 16 feet; 5) 22 Cinchring Road has an out of grade construction; 6) Both homes were built in the early seventies; 7) 26 Cinchring Road has been recently upgraded and remodeled; and 8) 26 Cinchring Road is approximately 16 to 17 feet in height and also has an out of grade area that is approximately three feet. She reviewed the proposed ridge elevation for the project and the temporary roof that was installed for winterization purposes. Planning Director Schwartz stated that the City Councii requested historical elevations for the project while at the site visit. She stated that the elevations change from the front to the rear of the property. She discussed the survey that was provided in 2007 and used the survey to determine the elevation that existed prior to being approved. She stated that the additions that were approved over the counter by staff consisted of an 850 square foot addition. She reviewed the discrepancies in the elevations from the site plans. Planning Director Schwartz indicated that the applicants will make a PowerPoint presenta.tion and that correspondence was received from representatives of the owners of 26 Cinchring Road. Planning Director Schwartz indicated that at the field visit Councilmember Dieringer requested photographs showing delineations of heights that were shown in the field. Planning Director Schwartz discussed these photographs. Planning Director Schwartz noted that the municipal code states that if an application is denied by Planning Commission or the City Council, Minutes City Council Meeting 02-12-18 -3- DRAFT it cannot be brought back for a year if it is the same request unless it is approved by the City Manager. She noted that resident Clint Patterson submitted a letter. Planning Director Schwartz stated that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). Mayor Pro Tem Wilson opened the public hearing. Allen Rigg, Consultant, 24 Cinching Road, requested a continuance of the public hearing because he would like the presence of the full City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson stated that he would like to hold the public hearing due to the presence of many interested parties in the matter. A short recess was taken by the City Council at this time due to a technical issue with the PowerPoint presentation. The meeting was reconvened shortly thereafter. Vince Dibiasi, Architect, 26 Cinchring Road, spoke on the following items: 1) Three feet of framing is above the plate height; 2) The roof is higher than what is represented, it is 19 feet from the floor level to the bottom of the frarning; 3) The roof is 20 and a half feet in height from the raised floor to the top of the roof; and 4) The plan as represented is not accurate. Mr. Dibiasi opined that the project's plans are not accurate,the house is too high and is not what is represented by the plans. Larry Hall, Attorney, 26 Cinchring Road, spoke on the PC's decision and the findings in the Resolution that was adopted by the PC. Mr. Hall spoke on the 2014 preconstruction meeting and indicated that the applicant was in attendance and that there was not a licensed contractor in attendance. Mr. Hall stated that the applicant did not follow the rules. Mr. Hall indicated that a deposition was taken of Mrs. Nakamura. Mr. Hall stated that there is written evidence that indicates that the applicant cannot follow the rules. Mr. Hall commented that he would like the City Council to uphold the PC's decision. Allen Rigg, Consultant, 24 Cinchring Road, made a Powerpoint presentation on the following items: 1) Reviewed the history of the project; 2) Mr. Rigg stated that the findings that are in the code are what are relevant in this hearing and that the stop work order and unlicensed contractors are not relevant; 3) The current winterization is temporary and should be disregarded; 4) Mr. Rigg presented photographs of the fire damage; 5) Finding number B.3. on page 14 of the staff report was referenced and he stated that the proposed home's scale and mass are harmonious with the neighborhood, the natural terrain is not impacted and the home is in scale with the surrounding residences; 6) He noted that the project is very close in size to the surrounding residences; 7) Mr. Rigg stated there is no height requirement in the City except for a 25 foot requirement that the applicant will comply with; 8) The massing is acceptable; 9) He showed a photograph of a typical ranch style home in the City; 10) He stated that the gables were cut and lowered in height, and the chimneys were eliminated; 11) He discussed the elevations of the original plans compared to the proposed plans and stated they are similar; 12) Mr. Rigg discussed the visible mass; 13) Mr. Rigg indicated that the roof ridge will be at least one foot lower; 14) The applicants will use planters to hide the mass; 15) A loft is allowable; 16) He compared the applicant's proposed residence to surrounding residences and stated that it is less massive than the surrounding residences; 17) Mr. Rigg stated there is no view impact to 26 Cinchring Road; 18)He indicated that plate height$ are not part of the City's review; and 19) Mr. Rigg stated that before trees obsfiructed the view of the Nakamura house from 26 Cinchring Road. Mr. Rigg requested that the City Council rule on the findings in the code that states that this residence is a typical home in the City and does not have excessive massing. Regina Philip Honey, Attorney, 26 Cinchring Road, commented on the stop work order and discussed photos of work being done by the applicants after a stop work order was issued. She stated that there is a structure in the rear of the residence that is not on the plans. Dr. Brunner, 26 Cinchring Road, spoke on the history of the applicant's project and expressed that he had concerns that they were building a structure in noncompliance with their approved plan. Dr. Brunner indicated that the PC voted 5-0 to adopt a Resolution of Denial and spoke on the view obstruction that the project is causing hirn. Mr. Takashi Nakamura, 24 Cinchring Road, commented on the history of his residence and stated that his family was severely impacted by the fire in 2009. He stated that it took a few years to regain their Minutes City Council Meeting 02-12-18 -4- DRAFT motivation to reconstruct their residence after the fire incident. Mr. Nakamura stated that when he received a stop work order they decided to submit modified plans for their project. Mr. Nakamura stated the proposed project is nearly identical in height to the original residence before the fire occurred. Mr. Nakamura would like to build a new home that is similar to his original home with respect to the mass. Michael Sherman, 33 Crest Road East, commented that he saw the Nakamura's residence prior to any modifications and after construction was done. Mr. Sherman stated that the Nakamura's residence seemed to be taller than the original residence. Mitosis Nakamura, 24 Cinchring Road, thanked the City Council for taking this matter under jurisdiction. She stated that the height of their new plan meets the City's code requirement of a maximum of 25 feet in height. Ms. Nakamura stated that the new plan does not create any view obstruction for 2b Cinchring Road. She discussed the temporary winterization which was placed in order to protect the existing construction. She indicated that the height of the proposed project is nearly identical to the height of the original home before the fire incident that occurred. Ms. Nakamura spoke on the harassment and false statements that her family has experienced from their neighbors at 26 Cinchring Road. Jeff Lewis, Attorney, 24 Cinchring Road, commented that the City Council should focus on the findings of the municipal code. He spoke on the vegetation that was cut down by the Brunners because the Brunners felt their views was being blocked and thus created a false view that the Brunners never had. Mr. Lewis stated that the law should be applied consistently to everyone. Clint Patterson, 22 Georgeff Road, stated that he would like to make a correction. He represented the former owner of 26 Cinchring Road, Mr. Ryan Thompson, not the Brunners. Mr. Patterson asked that the City Council enforce the rules as they were written and not reward residents who submit one set of plans and then build something different. Mr. Patterson stated that the proposed project is different from the original home. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson closed the public hearing. In response to Councilmember Dieringer's question, Planning Director Schwartz explained the proposed roof height and the previously approved roof height, and the approved elevation that is 9.25 feet. In response to Councilmember Mirsch's question, Planning Director Schwartz stated that the chimneys will not be constructed; however, the applicant's would like the roof height to be at the height of the formerly proposed chimneys, and clarified the new roof line and type. Councilmember Pieper commented that residents have to get creative when building a wide structure with a tall roof. Councilmember Pieper stated that the issue is that the front of the house and all aspects of the project have been raised up. He opined that the PC would not have approved this project if it came before them before it was constructed. Discussion followed among the City Council regarding the floor level, massing, the out of grade condition of the project, winterization of the property and the shrub removal as it relates to the view of 26 Cinchring Road. Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council uphold the Planning Commission's decision denying a request for modification of the height and roof type of a previously approved addition to and major remodel of a single-family residence at 24 Cinchring Road (Lot 18-3-CH) in Zoning Case No. 932 (Nakamura). Councilmember Dieringer seconded the motion, which carried without objection by a roll call vote as follows: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer, Mirsch,Pieper and Wilson. NOES: COiJNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson requested that Agenda Item No. 8-A be reordered and considered at this time. There were no objections. Minutes City Council Meeting 02-12-18 -5- DRAFT 8. NEVV BUSINESS A. ADOPTION OF A NON-BINDING CLIMATE ACTION PLAN WHICH INCLUDES ESTABLISHING A GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BASELINE, FORECASTING EMISSION REDUCTIONS,AND ESTABLISHING FUTURE REDUCTION TARGETS. Senior Planner Stewart indicated that Kim Fuentes, representative of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG),will make a presentation on the Climate Action Plan(CAP). Kim Fuentes, SBCCOG, thanked the City Council and staff for their assistance with preparing the CAP. She provided an overview of the CAP as follows: 1) The City has completed its work in coordination with the SBCCOG to identify programs and undertake activities to develop a non-binding CAP that includes strategies to reduce the City's greenhouse gas emissions; 2) At a previous meeting, the City Council approved the Energy Efficiency (EE) Measures of the CAP Chapter; 3) The approved EE Measures completed Phase I of the CAP development process; 4) City Council also authorized staff to return with the finished CAP Phase II, and Phase II is now complete; 5) The plan focuses efforts the City will take for development and sustainability for a low-carbon future; and 6) The non-binding City CAP is a guiding document to be used when assessing and implementing future projects within the City. Discussion followed among the City Council regarding the lack of public transportation, public streets, lack of staffing resources to implement the CAP and the City's increase in energy use. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson opened public comments. Bern Galvin, 2 Chuckwagon Road, commented that he would like the City to improve its reputation as a community that is not conserving water efficiently axid would like the City to adopt the CAP. Ti�a Greenberg, 32 Portuguese Bend Road, suggested to add attic fans to the building code as way to conserve energy. There being no further comments,Mayor Pro Tem Wilson closed public comments. Councilmember Dieringer moved that the City Council implement the strategies as recommended by the CAP as a guiding document, and due to the limited staff resources, use the free services that can be implemented by using the resources of agencies such as the SBCCOG. The motion failed for lack of a second. Following discussion, the City Council, by consensus, directed staff to bring this matter back to the February 26,2018 City Council Meeting. No action was taken. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson requested that Agenda Item No. 7-A be reordered and considered at this time. There were no obj ections. 7. OLD BUSINESS A. APPROVE AND APPROPRIATE UP TO $104,229 TO WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PREPARE A SEWER AREA STUDY FOR SEWER LINE FEASIBILITY TO SERVE THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CIVIC CENTER, MUNICIPAL TENNIS COURTS AND UP TO APPROXIMATELY 240 HOMES. City Manager Cruz presented a summary of the staff report. He stated that as an alternative to replacing the septic tank at the main gate for the Tennis Court ADA and Recreation Improvement Project, staff has been investigating the feasibility of constructing a sewer main to serve the Civic Center, including the main gate and tennis court improvements and another option to include properties up stream from the Civic Center. He stated the connection would be to the closest main line in the City of Rolling Hills Estates. He stated that the City Council considered this matter at a meeting on January 22, 2018 and had several questions regarding the proposals and directed staff to provide additional information. City Manager Cruz stated that the City Council requested answers to specific questions which were answered by Willdan Engineering staff as follows: 1) How long will the feasibility study for the smaller project take—Answer: 1 - 2 months; 2) How long will the feasibility study for the larger study take—Answer: 3 - 5 months; 3) Can the small project be designed to take on the sewer effluent from the larger area if, and Minutes City Council Meeting 02-12-18 -6- DRAFT when in the future the City and/or residents decide to go forward with construction of a sewer line — Answer: Yes, an 8" sewer line would be recommended to be constructed for the Civic Center complex, which would be sufficient if the other parts of the City were ready to connect; 4) How long is a feasibility study good for — Answer: Normally, sewer feasibility studies could be used for project design within several years. However, if within that time a large construction project were to be proposed or completed in another city along the route that the City's effluent was to be discharged into, the sewer line capacity could be affected. Willdan stated that once every 2 - 3 years the City could ask the consultant to check the status of the project area to see if anything is proposed that could potentially change the capacity and report then. The cost for the follow up investigation would most likely be no more than $1,000-$i,200. City Manager Cruz indicated that a representative from Willdan Engineering was available to answer questions. Councilmember Dieringer requested clarification on Alternative No. 2 on page 5 of Willdan's sewer study proposal. Ryan Moore, Willdan, responded that depending on which agency the City is connecting with will determine the cost and scope of work to construct the sewer line. Discussion followed among the City Council regarding the Pony Lane pump station,Alternative No. 1 and No. 3 of Willdan's sewer study proposal,mapping of the sewer lines in the City and future installation of a sewer line that includes up to 240 Rolling Hills homes in the surrounding area. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson opened public comments. Bern Galvin, 2 Chuckwagon Road, commented on new technology in the future that will treat solids separately without using a sewer system and grey water systems. There being no further comments, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson closed public comments. Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council appropriate $28,926 to Willdan Engineering for professional services to prepare a sewer line feasibility study to connect the Civic Center and Tennis Courts area to the City of Torrance sewer line through the City of Rolling Hills Estates. Councilmember Dieringer seconded the motion,which carried without objection by a roll call vote as follows: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer, Mirsch,Pieper and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COLTNCILMEMBERS: Black. ABSTAIN: COIJNCILMEMBERS: None. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson requested that Agenda Item Nos. 6-B and 6-C be reordered and considered at this time. There were no objections. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. SECOND READING, WAIVE FULL READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 358 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING TITLES 15 AND 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE AND ALLOW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU) IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Z�NES IN CONFORMANCE WITH STATE LAW, IN ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2017-03. Senior Planner Stewart presented the staff report and stated that the proposed Ordinance was introduced for first reading at a public hearing at the City Council meeting on January 22, 2018. She indicated that the language of the ordinance assists in regulating accessory dwelling units (ADU)within the City. Senior Planner Stewart stated that the City Council directed staff at a previous meeting to prepare an ordinance to allow only one ADU per lot maximum and modify specific sections in the ordinance that inciude prohibiting ADUs in an active landslide area, requiring privacy impacts to be mitigated with ADU placement, and requiring a new or separate utility connection for the ADUs. Senior Planner Stewart indicated that this is a second reading of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson opened public comments. T'here being no comments, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson closed public comments. Minutes City Council Meeting 02-12-18 -'7- DRAFT Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 358 —An Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills Amending Titles 15 and 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code to Regulate and Allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in Single Family Residential Zones in Conformance with State Law, in Zoning Code Amendment No. 2017-03. Councilmember Dieringer seconded the motion, which carried without objection by a voice vote as follows: AYES: COiJNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer, Mirsch, Pieper and Wilson. NOES: COLINCILMEMSERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Black. ABSTAIN: COiJNCILMEMBERS: None. C. RESOLUTION NO. 1220 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1218 TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR PROCESSING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT APPLICATIONS. Senior Planner Stewart presented a summary of the staff report and stated that the proposed Resolution will allow adoption of an ADU application submission fee of$375. Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1220—A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Amending Resolution No. 1218 to Establish a Fee for Processing Accessory Dwelling Unit Applications. Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion, which carried without objection by a voice vote as follows: AYES: COLTNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer,Mirsch,Pieper and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COLTNCILMEMBERS: Black. ABSTAIN: COLTNCILMEMBERS: None. 8. NEW BUSINESS B. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION COMMISSION WATERSHED ADVISORY COUNCIL. City Manager Cruz presented the staff report. He stated that staff recommends that resident Ralph Hans Schmoller be appointed to the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission Watershed Advisory Council to be the City's appointed representative as the current representative, Paul Grubs, is resigning. Councilmember Dieringer moved that the City Council appoint Ralph Hans Schmoller as the City's Representative to the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission Watershed Advisory Council. Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion,which carried without objection by a voice vote as follows: AYES: COiJNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer,Mirsch,Pieper and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Black. ABSTAIN: COiJNCILMEMBERS: None. 9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS A. FIRE FUEL REDUCTION AD-HOC COMMITTEE REPORT(ORAL). Councilmember Mirsch provided an update on the Fire Fuel Reduction Ad-Hoc Committee meeting and reported on the following items: 1) Possible methods and resources to help identify and enforce violations; 2) Whether the City's enforcement of the fire fuel abatement ordinance is a potential conflict with the Community Wildfire Protection Plan; and 3) Councilmember Mirsch received several comments from residents expressing concern that the City is not doing its duty to protect residents from fire danger caused by dead vegetation. Councilmember Mirsch requested that this matter be placed on the February 26, 201 S City Council agenda for further discussion of the implementation of a proactive approach to enforcement of the City's fire fuel abatement ordinance. Following discussion, Councilmember Mirsch moved that the City Council direct staff to place this matter on the February 26, 2018 City Council agenda for further discussion. Councilmember Dieringer seconded Minutes City Council Meeting 02-12-18 '8- DRAFT the motion, which carried without objection by a roll call vote as follows: AYES: COiJNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer,Mirsch, Pieper and Wilson. NOES: COLJNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COLINCILMEMBERS: Black. ABSTAIN: COLTNCILMEMBERS: None. B. UPDATE ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 2018 (ORAL). Mayor Pro Tem Wilson provided an update on the Palos Verdes Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee meeting. He noted a major speeding ticket was issued and discussed the ambuiance response times and crimes report. 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF None. 11. PUBLIC CONIlVIENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None. 12. CLOSED SESSION A. CAL WATER CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION—GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54956.9, SUBDIVISIONS (A)AND(D)(1) CITY OF ROLLING HILLS V CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION CASE (C.) 17- 0$-006 CLOSED SESSION TO CONFER WITH, OR RECEIVE ADVICE FROM, THE CITY ATTORNEY OR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION DUE TO THE FACT THAT DISCUSSION 1N OPEN SESSION CONCERNING THIS MATTER W�ULD PREJUDICE THE CITY'S POSITION IN THE LITIGATION. B. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 5495� PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT TITLE: INTERIM CITY MANAGER C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: COUNCILMEMBER LEAH MIRSCH; CITY ATTORNEY UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: INTERIM CITY MANAGER The City Council convened into closed session at 10:45 p.m. and City Clerk Hall left the Council Chamber. 13. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION(OR.AL REPORT). The meeting reconvened in open session with all Councilmembers in attendance. City Attorney Jenkins reported that Planning Director Schwartz was appointed as the Interim City Manager effective February 20, 2018. In addition, City Attorney Jenkins reported that the City Cauncil authorized an informal settlement with Cal Water that will result in the reopening of the appeal process for a category of residents who were previously denied an opportunity. City Attorney Jenkins stated that further details will be forthcoming regarding this matter. 14. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson adjourned the meeting at Minutes City Cauncil Meeting 02-12-18 -9- DRAFT 11:51 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, February 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,Rolling Hills, California. Respectfully submitted, ���-- _� -'�� Yvet Hall City Clerk Appr e F ck lso Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting 02-12-18 � -la-